Scottish Westy Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 because of the amount of snow we've had the little b*******s have been protected from the frost and they are coming to get us in their millions and millions Avon Skin So Soft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplob Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Latest appelcross news Ok team i have booked us all in for lunch at one o'clock on the friday at the Ben nevis highland centre in Fort William . we can have a menu sent to us and phone up our order when we leave or just pick it when we get there i would prefer the later due to the amount of bridges and sharp corners Bombero has to go over and round just pulling your leg Anyway planing to leave killmahog at about 9.30/10 will get us up there in time and allow us a few stops on the way for the family album snaps. I have the van sorted out now and the drivers only down side is we will need to chip in for fuel for it . i will let you all know where the pick up points will be on the thursday night or any other arangments you may want to make to get your kit on the van . The route that has been posted is the one that we will be going like Matty i have done it a few times and its fab. We will be doing a blat on the Saturday but will have all that done for you on the day along with route cards and phone numbers for the service van and everyone else when we all get lost. The appelcross2011 stickers are orderd just small ones and i will post a pic of them when they arrive last but not least still looking for a gas barbie to take with us for friday night and also a large family tent for us to gather in . Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matta Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Ta Bob - that's great. Might be an idea to have the next stop around Tyndrum (Green Welly - petrol/grub etc.) about 10:30. That'll be easier for the likes of Jumpy and Kev to join up because I assume they'll be coming straight up from the Glasgow direction. Cheers, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab (bombero) Reid Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I'm needing to get a jerry can(s) so what would be the advice .. 1 or 2 x 20L cans? @Bob, can I also put a couple of extra tyres in the van, in case I flat spot my fronts early in the trip?! For the guys who've not pulled an all westy weekender before, any advice on general gear to take .. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matta Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Rab - Handy essentials: - Car - Beer - Fuel - Sleeping bag - Tent (optional) - Map of all bridges over railways.... I'm sure others will have other usefull suggestions too... Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab (bombero) Reid Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Matt, you mention beer only once .. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Dov Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 BEER This is Bob after beer This is Bob next day DC PS Ihave the Gas BBQ sorted so not to panic Folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab (bombero) Reid Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Well done, dave on the gas bbq front. I had one lead but he never got back to me. Grub was being provided for, wasn't it? We sorting out money for that nearer the time? Still looking for advice on 1 or 2 20L jerry cans for fuel .. what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matta Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Rab - I'm taking an emergency gallon fuel can but there really are enough petrol stations not to have to worry about carrying tons of extra with us. Lochcarron and Applecross both have petrol stations. The biggest gap is probably between Fort William and Shiel Bridge on the way up but that's only 60 miles or so. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab (bombero) Reid Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Rab - I'm taking an emergency gallon fuel can but there really are enough petrol stations not to have to worry about carrying tons of extra with us. Lochcarron and Applecross both have petrol stations. The biggest gap is probably between Fort William and Shiel Bridge on the way up but that's only 60 miles or so. Matt Thanks mate .. I ask more for Bruno's benefit, obviously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matta Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Ah, of course - has he found out where to put the fuel in yet? Actually, I've just had a look and there's a petrol station a Invergarry, so it's only about 30 miles between there and Shiel Bridge without fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanoecosse Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 For the guys who've not pulled an all westy weekender before, any advice on general gear to take .. ? a lock for your beer might be a good idea Rab because I sleep walk (seriously about 3 or 4 times a week) and may go huntin for the swally in the middle of the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matta Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Dean - that's why we're going to park the van up against your tent once you're in it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplob Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 if you swallow in the middle of the night there will be a few of us leaving the tent door open?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab (bombero) Reid Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 if you swallow in the middle of the night there will be a few of us leaving the tent door open?? Dean, you 'walked' into that one. @Wee Dov, can that get a mention in the next issue of Westfield World or is it a family publication?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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